Standards & Values

Name of code

Standards & Values

Originator of code

Reuters

Country

International

Original language

English

Year of creation

N/A

Type of code

Journalism

Main frame of accountability

Market

Transparency

Public

Legal and regulatory context

Non-mandatory

Implementation and enforcement

Voluntary

Diversity

Yes

AI/automation

No

Abstract

The UK-based enterprise Reuters is one of the world’s largest multimedia news providers globally. The 10 trademarks of Reuters journalism are a set of Standards and Values that Reuters journalists should adhere to in order to uphold the principles of accuracy, transparency, and impartiality. Furthermore, the Code negotiates matters such as sourcing, independence, (financial) inducements, and integrity. Overall, the focus is on maintaining high ethical standards and ensuring the delivery of accurate and unbiased news.

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